Petition · past parliament

Save the wildlife of Burnside Lakes Cambridge

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Cambridge City Council and the Anderson Group who own the land are proposing to open up the land to the public for leisure and recreational purposes.
The site is home to many breeding birds such as a large colony of kingfishers, green sandpipers, bullfinches & numerous other birds. The site is also home to many mammals, reptiles, amphibians and aquatic animals including different species of bats, deer, newts, snakes etc.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is the responsibility of your local council.

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Timeline

10 Jun 2018 Petition opened for signatures
15 Jun 2018 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 15 Jun 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.